Why Hurricane Beryl Is a Terrifying Omen
The earliest category 5 hurricane on record is rewriting climate history
Hurricane Beryl is a force of nature, unlike anything we’ve seen before. In an unprecedented act of fury, it’s been almost 174 years since the Caribbean has seen a storm this severe. Over the span of just a few days, Beryl has carved a path of utter devastation, leaving islands in ruins and communities in shock.
Grenada’s prime minister, Dickon Mitchell, described the situation of the Category 4 hurricane as “almost Armageddon-like” as it “flattened” the island of Carriacou in just half an hour when it hit on June 2. Then, Beryl escalated to Category 5 with 165 mph winds, confirmed by Hurricane Hunter aircraft.
As per Grenada’s prime minister, the Category 4 hurricane “flattened” the island of Carriacou in just half an hour. And then, as if that wasn’t enough, Beryl escalated into a monstrous Category 5 overnight, confirmed by Hurricane Hunter aircrafts that have been overflying the hurricane and reaching wind speeds of 165 miles an hour (270…
